Deer Valley Campground
Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 7 |
Site guide
7 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 2 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 3 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 4 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 5 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 6 | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 7 | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From CA SR20, take Mendenhall north and follow it to a stop sign. Upper Lake Ranger Station will be on your left there. Turn left onto Elk Mountain Road, aka M1, and follow it past Middle Creek Campground to either Lower Deer Valley Road (16N20) or Upper Deer Valley Road (16N01) and turn right.
| Nearest town | Upper Lake, California |
| Area | Recreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 39.72° N, 122.77° W. Call the office before you drive. |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedHoward Forest Frp Rx
39 mi from the campground · 13 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Deer Valley Campground?
No. Deer Valley Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: How first-come camping works
What time is check-in at Deer Valley Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
How many sites does Deer Valley Campground have?
7 sites, including 7 standard sites without power.
Source: Site mix
Are pets allowed at Deer Valley Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Deer Valley Campground. Leash rules apply.
Can I have a campfire at Deer Valley Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
What is the nearest town to Deer Valley Campground?
Upper Lake, California.
Source: Getting there